Make no mistake – Spec Ops: The Line is not your typical modern military shooter. Taking place in a gorgeous, sinister locale and featuring a well-crafted storyline, The Line takes narrative chances that are rarely seen in the genre. You and your two-man Delta Force team are sent to Dubai to search for survivors of a devastating sandstorm, and what happens along the way is a look into the darkest aspects of humanity. While action abounds, its deeper layers of character, loyalty, and honor are what make it memorable and so different than other games of its ilk. As The Line makes its way to the Mac platform, here’s a look at 8 reasons why it’s worth your time.

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Cloud-based customer-service software company Zendesk has a big announcement this morning: Followinag a surge in mobile-app use among its customers, it's rolling out an updated version of its iPad app to better meet their needs. To celebrate, Zendesk is giving away an iPad mini to one lucky Mac|Life reader — although winning it will require a little creativity on your part. Put simply, which apps have had the biggest impact on your life, and why?